Is Ireland slightly depressed?

livinonaprayer · 16-02-2012 11:59PM #1

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

galwayrush · 17-02-2012 12:01AM

Welcome to the recession...:rolleyes:

KeithAFC · 17-02-2012 12:01AM

Have a pray and hope for the best.

admiralofthefleet · 17-02-2012 12:01AM

get out of waterford, its always been a depressing place

Deus Ex Machina · 17-02-2012 12:02AM

No

mikemac1 · 17-02-2012 12:03AM

livinonaprayer wrote: »

Perhaps it's because it's winter?

No it's not

St Bridgets Day is first day of spring

Johro · 17-02-2012 12:03AM

That's weird. It's non stop laughs where I live.

milehip1 · 17-02-2012 12:04AM

Ah no sure we're grand,don't mind us

<looks at floor and shuffles feet>

castletownman · 17-02-2012 12:04AM

Maybe because it's John Mullane is taking a break from the Waterford panel?

squod · 17-02-2012 12:04AM

Johro wrote: »

That's weird. It's non stop laughs where I live.

Location: a secure mental facility

LOL

face1990 · 17-02-2012 12:05AM

There's something in the air at the moment. Bad news and ill fortune abounds.

ninebeanrows · 17-02-2012 12:07AM

Ha, i've noticed everyones a bit down of late, in college too! Suppose it's the weather, time of year and economy etc.

We need to get the party atmosphere back in this country. I used to hate when people said it in the past but it is true; we need to get some positivity back and start looking on the bright side of things.

If we all changed our psychology we'd soon be out of this mess to a certain degree ( and that's not be overly simplistic ). Happier people spend more: consumption increases: GDP increases: we become richer!

Lets hope for a great summer weather wise to get things back in motion.

pragmatic1 · 17-02-2012 12:12AM

face1990 wrote: »

There's something in the air at the moment. Bad news and ill fortune abounds.

There really is. Like a sense of impending doom.

44leto · 17-02-2012 12:13AM

Yeah Ireland is depressed, it all seems hopeless and we know we haven't seen the bottom yet we all believe it will get worse.

So i propose the government legalise drugs and put prozac in the water.

opinion guy · 17-02-2012 12:13AM

Dude. Ireland INVENTED depression. Alcoholic depression also.

Tsch honestly.....young people. You celtic brats have forgotten your roots

bokofinn · 17-02-2012 12:14AM

unfortunatly we fec`d , goverment riding us DRY. no sign of improvement for next 5 yrs. Glad you noticed Irelands suffering . where have you been?

cocoshovel · 17-02-2012 12:15AM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

get out of waterford, its always been a depressing place

Its a lot more brighter than any other town/city in this country imo. Feels pretty unique too.

I dont know op, might just be you projecting your feelings on everything around you? I just get the general idea that everywhere is a bit down in this country. Its hard to be overly happy with all the shíte that has gone on in the past few years.

Jimoslimos · 17-02-2012 12:16AM

livinonaprayer wrote: »

Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished?

Thanks, you've just brightened up my day

Jesus Wept · 17-02-2012 12:16AM

Weathercheck wrote: »

Ha, i've noticed everyones a bit down of late, in college too! Suppose it's the weather, time of year and economy etc.

We need to get the party atmosphere back in this country. I used to hate when people said it in the past but it is true; we need to get some positivity back and start looking on the bright side of things.

If we all changed our psychology we'd soon be out of this mess to a certain degree ( and that's not be overly simplistic ). Happier people spend more: consumption increases: GDP increases: we become richer!

Lets hope for a great summer weather wise to get things back in motion.

woah, hope?! We didn't make you mod of the weather forum so we could hope for good weather.

Make it so number 1.

Agricola · 17-02-2012 12:16AM

Depression is our true calling. That bit of prosperity was only an aberration.

thomasj · 17-02-2012 12:18AM

Nah were just awful moans!

you should see what people complain about. The silliest of things! If the celtic tiger was still about wed still find a reason to moan about.

Jimoslimos · 17-02-2012 12:25AM

livinonaprayer wrote: »

Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

I also believe that Whitney's death will eventually have a positive effect on our nation's mood, given that there will be more mind-altering substances to go around now.

donegal_road · 17-02-2012 12:25AM

livinonaprayer wrote: »

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

are you from Waterford or just happen to be living there? I lived in Waterford for a year, both in the city and Tramore. I had a great time in Tramore and made a few friends, I cant say the same about the city..

retro child · 17-02-2012 12:29AM

livinonaprayer wrote: »

I get the feeling that the general population, especially around where I live (Waterford) is slightly depressed. Perhaps it's because it's winter? Perhaps it's because X Factor's finished? Or perhaps it's because petrol prices have got crazy? Or maybe it's because Whitney died?

Any suggestions?!!!

its all in the head , my austrailian family where home and they loved ireland, wanted to stay loved it!! they said it was much cheaper, nicer people, great food , great pubs , great night life, and they couldnt see a resession and they were here for 6weeks in winter!! Did you see panorama the other night about the poor in america?? you think its bad over here try live over there and you will soon be happy about ireland! im telling ya , your on a great little island , its not the country that gets us down its the gob****s running it and all the euro **** talk , keep strong!! :P cheers

livinonaprayer · 17-02-2012 12:38AM

donegal_road wrote: »

are you from Waterford or just happen to be living there? I lived in Waterford for a year, both in the city and Tramore. I had a great time in Tramore and made a few friends, I cant say the same about the city..

That's the thing... Been here for many years and have seen Waterford really buzzing in the past, but the place seems to be particularly down at present. Maybe it just the weather or the time of year? Summer 2010 was unbelievable in Waterford, it was hot almost every single day and there was an electric atmosphere in the air... Let's just hope we get a barbecue summer this year again!

retro child · 17-02-2012 01:06AM

livinonaprayer wrote: »

That's the thing... Been here for many years and have seen Waterford really buzzing in the past, but the place seems to be particularly down at present. Maybe it just the weather or the time of year? Summer 2010 was unbelievable in Waterford, it was hot almost every single day and there was an electric atmosphere in the air... Let's just hope we get a barbecue summer this year again!

roll on the summer we have euro 2012 so brake out the euro 88 and italia 90 jerseys , fill out the pubs and sing till our heads fall off even when we are beaten! see ya in waterford big piss up!!!!! :P

dark crystal · 17-02-2012 01:19AM

44leto wrote: »

So i propose the government legalise drugs and put prozac in the water.

How much extra in water rates is that going to cost us?? :eek:

*Gets depressed all over again

Ricardo G · 17-02-2012 01:29AM

At least you don't have Herpes

uberalles · 17-02-2012 01:38AM

Feb is the longest 2 months of the year. Roll on summer

AngryBollix · 17-02-2012 01:47AM

F**KIN' F**CK B****X CANT FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK

Fack off

Doc Ruby · 17-02-2012 03:23AM

pragmatic1 wrote: »

There really is. Like a sense of impending doom.

Indeed, there's something foul in the wind these days. I dislike it intensely.

AngryBollix wrote: »

F**KIN' F**CK B****X CANT FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK

...maybe try viagra?

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